Members:
… Read Full Bio ↴'Oprimits' are a Catalan ska-punk from Mallorca.
Members:
* Toni Serra: Guitar & vocals
* Joan Pomar: keyboards
* Adrià Pomar: drums
* Rafel Barceló: guitar
* Llorenç Munar: drums
* Miquel Mas: trumpet
* Guillem Mesquida: bass
Discography:
* Seguirem lluitant (1999), DiscMedi
* Comissió de festa (2002), DiscMedi
* Tolerància Zero (2006), autoeditatua
La unió
Oprimits Lyrics
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de viure en un país en llibertat
defensaven els seus drets, la seva llengua per davant
la família, la llar i la seva identitat
però per culpa d´uns quatre desgraciats
molts d´aquells que havien lluitat a les presons foren tancats,
negant-lis el seu dret de tot un ésser humà
de poder fer realitat el seu projecte social.
Catalans i valencians, mallorquins tots som germans
qui és qui nega aquesta pura realitat
que no deixa agermanar als Països Catalans.
I ara al jovent ens ha tocat agafar el relleu
d´aquell camí que havien llaurat els nostres avantpassats
el terreny és distint de com l´havien treballat
però la terra conreada continua essent igual.
I amb molta resistència i força de voluntat
el desig d´una vida a la fi es complirà.
I en el moment en que la fona ja no ens faci cap servei
el nostre crit de llibertat per tot el món s´escamparà.
Catalans i valencians, mallorquins tots som germans
qui és qui nega aquesta pura realitat
que no deixa agermanar als Països Catalans.
The lyrics to Oprimits's song La unió speak of the struggle for freedom and identity in the Catalan community, focusing on the idea of unity among the different regions that make up the "Països Catalans" (Catalan Countries). The lyrics begin by reminiscing about a time when people believed in the possibility of living in a free country where their rights and language were respected, and where they could maintain their cultural identity without fear. However, due to the actions of a few individuals, many who had fought for these ideals were imprisoned, denying them their basic human rights. This oppression hindered the realization of their social project, leaving the community struggling for freedom and unity.
Despite the challenges, the song speaks of the unshakeable bond that exists among the Catalan people, from the Catalans to the Valencians and Mallorcans, all of whom are brothers and sisters, united by their common history, language and culture. The younger generation is called upon to continue the legacy of their ancestors, to struggle for a better future, as the terrain may have changed but the goal remains the same. With determination and perseverance, the desire for a life free from oppression and imprisonment will come to fruition, and when the time comes the cry for freedom will spread throughout the world.
Overall, the lyrics of La unió illustrate the resilience and unyielding spirit of the Catalan people, as well as their unwavering commitment to cultural identity and freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Encara recorden quan creien en la utopia
They still remember when they believed in utopia
De viure en un país en llibertat
Of living in a country with freedom
Defensaven els seus drets, la seva llengua per davant
They defended their rights, their language first
La família, la llar i la seva identitat
Family, home, and their identity
Però per culpa d´uns quatre desgraciats
But because of a few miserable people
Molts d´aquells que havien lluitat a les presons foren tancats
Many of those who fought ended up in prison
Negant-lis el seu dret de tot un ésser humà
Denying them their basic human right
De poder fer realitat el seu projecte social.
To make their social project a reality
Catalans i valencians, mallorquins tots som germans
Catalans, Valencians, Mallorquins, all are brothers
Qui és qui nega aquesta pura realitat
Who denies this pure reality?
Que no deixa agermanar als Països Catalans.
That prevents the Countries of Catalonia to unite.
I ara al jovent ens ha tocat agafar el relleu
And now it's our youth's turn to take on the baton
D´aquell camí que havien llaurat els nostres avantpassats
Of the path that our ancestors had paved
El terreny és distint de com l´havien treballat
The landscape is different from how they had worked it
Però la terra conreada continua essent igual.
But the cultivated land remains the same
I amb molta resistència i força de voluntat
And with great resilience and willpower
El desig d´una vida a la fi es complirà.
The desire for a better life will finally come true
I en el moment en que la fona ja no ens faci cap servei
And in the moment when our sling is no longer of use to us
El nostre crit de llibertat per tot el món s´escamparà.
Our cry for freedom will spread around the world.
Catalans i valencians, mallorquins tots som germans
Catalans, Valencians, Mallorquins, all are brothers
Qui és qui nega aquesta pura realitat
Who denies this pure reality?
Que no deixa agermanar als Països Catalans.
That prevents the Countries of Catalonia to unite.
Contributed by Nathaniel C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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